Food Safety Auditor / Social Assessor - Global

Date: 16 Sept 2026

Location: Edinburgh, GB

Company: LRQA

Job ID:43711
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Position Category:Assessors
Position Type:Contractor On Demand

Food Safety Auditor / Social Assessor (Self-Employed Contractor)

Regions & Countries Required

Europe

  • Hungary
  • Greece
  • Lithuania
  • Estonia
  • Finland
  • Latvia
  • Belgium
  • Georgia
  • Azerbaijan

South America

  • Costa Rica
  • Peru
  • Puerto Rico
  • Martinique
  • Uruguay

Africa

  • Morocco
  • Mauritius

Asia

  • Japan
  • China

Location

Home-based within one of the above countries.

Self-Employed Independent Contractor - This is a contractor position only and is not a full-time, permanent, or employed role. Assessors will be engaged on an independent contractor basis and assigned work according to programme requirements, geographic coverage, qualifications, and availability.


About the Opportunity

We are seeking experienced self-employed Food Safety Auditors and Social Assessors to support the delivery of a global workplace assessment programme.

Unlike traditional social compliance or food safety audits, this programme places significant emphasis on the physical and psychological safety and wellbeing of workers. As an independent contractor, you will conduct assessments at site level, evaluating the extent to which workplace standards, policies, and management systems are effectively implemented.

Contractors will be engaged on an assignment-by-assignment basis and will be responsible for delivering assessments in accordance with programme requirements and protocols.


Responsibilities

As a self-employed contractor, you will:

  • Conduct assessments in line with programme protocols and client requirements.
  • Review management systems, policies, and workplace practices.
  • Interview employees and management representatives across different levels of the organisation.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of systems designed to protect, support, and develop the workforce.
  • Prepare accurate and timely assessment reports.
  • Maintain impartiality, confidentiality, and professional conduct at all times.
  • Manage your own schedule and availability while meeting agreed assessment and reporting deadlines.

Qualifications & Experience

Applicants must have:

  • A recognised qualification in Food Safety.
  • Experience conducting food safety audits, assessments, inspections, or compliance evaluations.
  • Strong interviewing, evidence-gathering, and report-writing skills.
  • Experience assessing management systems and workplace controls.
  • APSCA registration or qualification is highly desirable for candidates undertaking social assessments.
  • Additional qualifications in social compliance, ethical trade, environmental management, occupational health & safety, or auditing are advantageous.
  • Existing auditor or assessor credentials with recognised certification bodies are beneficial.

Diversity and Inclusion at LRQA:

We are on a mission to be the place where we all want to work and we are passionate about embracing different perspectives because we understand the value this brings to our business, our clients and each other. We are all about creating a safer and more sustainable future and our inclusive culture is right at the heart of our business.

Together our employees make our communities better and we want you to be part of our diverse team!

LRQA is a leading global assurance provider.  The integrity and expertise we bring to our partnership with clients support their journey to a safer, more secure and more sustainable future. (Group entities).

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